nearly dropped it this morning - SV650.org

20-01-05, 11:40 AM

the engine braking got the better of me - was only 20 yards from my front door doing all of 15 mph, went to close my visor, took my hand of the throttle (there's the mistake) and what with a cold engine the bike's engine braking was massive

like i'd thrown the brakes on. in front of the neighbours too!

another lesson learned

Will.

20-01-05, 12:06 PM

Yeah, I learned that one fairly quickly.

Now I see if I can get to work without having to use the brakes at all.

20-01-05, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverine04uk

Yeah, I learned that one fairly quickly.

Now I see if I can get to work without having to use the brakes at all.

Wish I'd thought of that one last year...

21-01-05, 12:39 PM

Yep, I try to make a point of rolling off the throttle before removing my hand, rather than letting go completely. Hope you got away with it this time

21-01-05, 05:03 PM

yep when the engine is cold the engine braking can be harsh, I live on a hill, everytime I pulled away on a cold morning and put it into second the bike would really jolt harshly and no word of a lie everytime id get the equivalent of a slap in the ********

. Now im more experienced I make sure I slip the clutch when engaging second when its cold!

Its one way to learn I guess!

20-01-05, 11:40 AM	#1
will Guest Posts: n/a	nearly dropped it this morning the engine braking got the better of me - was only 20 yards from my front door doing all of 15 mph, went to close my visor, took my hand of the throttle (there's the mistake) and what with a cold engine the bike's engine braking was massive like i'd thrown the brakes on. in front of the neighbours too! another lesson learned Will.

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20-01-05, 12:06 PM	#2
wolverine04uk Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I learned that one fairly quickly. Now I see if I can get to work without having to use the brakes at all.

21-01-05, 12:39 PM	#4
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, I try to make a point of rolling off the throttle before removing my hand, rather than letting go completely. Hope you got away with it this time

21-01-05, 05:03 PM	#5
caines Guest Posts: n/a	yep when the engine is cold the engine braking can be harsh, I live on a hill, everytime I pulled away on a cold morning and put it into second the bike would really jolt harshly and no word of a lie everytime id get the equivalent of a slap in the ******** . Now im more experienced I make sure I slip the clutch when engaging second when its cold! Its one way to learn I guess!